PCSI’s Board of Directors is made up of various individuals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. As a community action agency, PCSI has a tripartite Board made up of representatives from the public sector, from the community/business sector, and from the low-income sector.

PCSI Board Members, 2024

PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

• Melvin Hubbard El, Senior Community Advisor, Representing Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh

• Jamal Craig, Chief of Staff, Representing State Representative Aerion Abney, PA 19th Legislative District

• Cassandra Williams, Representing City Council Member R. Daniel Lavelle, Pittsburgh City Council District 6

• Ankur Sakaria, Esq., Representing Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor

• Brandon Forbes, Representing Congresswoman Summer Lee, PA 12th Congressional District

LOW INCOME SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

• Angela Williams, President, Charles Street Area Corporation Board Vice President

• Jamil Bey, PhD

• Veronica Edwards Board Secretary

• Monique Herrera, Casa San Jose

• Carlos Thomas

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

• Scott A Rogerson, Chief Executive Officer, UpContent Board President

• James A. Shealey Board Treasurer

• Maria Searcy PA Title 1 State Parent Advisory Council; Searcy Education Consulting, LLC

• Dr. Thomas Bechard, Director of Field Placement, Dept of Social Work, Slippery Rock University